Currently from Leesburg, FL, Richard “Dick” Jerome Wandersee died Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Advent Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born October 4, 1937, in Redwood Falls, MN, to Walter and Frances (Unzeitig) Wandersee. He was the sixth of seven children.

Eloise Emily (Pierson) Zellmer, 89, of rural Waterville, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Thomas “Tom” Henry Christensen, age 88, of Janesville passed away surrounded by family on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center in Waseca.

Carrie Ann Ferch, of Waldorf, MN, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, with her loving family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Hilda “Lou” L. Nutter, age 86, of Elysian, MN, died peacefully Friday, March 6, 2026.

A Private Family Service will be held with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Elysian, MN.  Mankato Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Ward Edward Hering, age 84, of Waterville, passed away on February 13, 2026, at Regions Hospital, surrounded by his family and loving wife of 64 years. 

Marlin “Marlie” Albert Kritzer, age 88, of Waterville, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Traditions of Waterville.

Marlie was born on November 3, 1937, in Waterville to Harvey and Esther (Krueger) Kritzer. He attended Waterville High School and graduated with the Class of 1955. Following high school, Marlie honorably served his country in the United States Army.

Arthur William Sorgatz, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, at Allina Hospital in Owatonna, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Art was born on February 8, 1933, in rural Waterville, the son of William and Minnie (Preuss) Sorgatz. He was raised on the family farm with two sisters and one brother, attending school in rural North Morristown.

Arnold Peterson, of Waterville, MN, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 98.